Common problem with that model Mori
few things can cause that problem, Excessive wear on components, And crashes, and spanner nut coming loose
First thing I would personally address is check turret to see if it is centered
Dial down in X 5 inches and see if turret is bumped off center
I have had mine apart quite a few times, and there are some simple tricks to
get those couplers to engage
One thing I have done on all 3 of my SL-1s, The spanner nut that
holds the turret secure, I made new nuts to actually get a good bite
on them with a socket, rather than fighting with those spanner things
Sometimes the spanner nut just comes loose allowing the turret enough
mechanical slop to throw off engagement.
Sometimes if turret is bumped off center, pulling the turret and doing an alignment
can fix the problem. I learned the procedure by watching a service guy do one
its not as tough as it sounds. I can try to describe, buy would be a lengthy typed up
assignment for me
Another point, regarding cycle start
Look at the lamp near the turret, if everything is in sequence and functioning
the lamp will be lit on completion of clamp, If not lit, turret sequence is not complete
and machine will not start
Wayne
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